Travel, recreation and leisure

Magnolia dreams

Article Abstract:

Four Southern plantation inns that best capture the feeling of the antebellum South are described. They are the Monmouth Plantation of Natchez, MS, the 1810 West Inn of Thomson, GA, the Nottoway Plantation Home of White Castle, LA, and the Madewood Plantation House of Napoleonville, LA.

The Maine event

Article Abstract:

One of the great things about Maine is that it has the best tasting lobster anywhere. Lobsters are plentiful in Maine because of the many inlets and they grow larger there because of the cold water. The quest for the best lobster dinner along the Maine coast is described.

Charleston confidential

Article Abstract:

A wonderful aspect of any trip to the beautiful seaport city of Charleston, SC, is staying in one of its quaint hotels. Inns dating back to the 19th or even 18th century often surround beautiful courtyards with lovely gardens. Four such inns are described.